Next summer he will be the first supporter of the Blues. Steven Nzonzi remains a listened to and respected voice in French football. World champion in 2018, with his 20 caps and now an experienced midfielder for Stoke City in English D 2, he analyzes the draw for the final phase made this Friday in Washington. Reached by telephone, he judges the forces present and details the challenges proposed to the French team during this North American World Cup (June 11 – July 19).
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Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
